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Michael Feinstein's American Songbook

Season 1 · Episode 2

Best Band in the Land (1940s)

0.0October 13, 2010

While preparing an original patriotic song, Michael weaves in the history of 1940s big bands, USO shows, V-disks, war bond rallies, and the powerful role popular music played in boosting morale.

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Episodes

Episode 1Putting On the Tail Fins (1950s–1960s)
Episode 2Best Band in the Land (1940s)
Episode 3A New Step Every Day (1920s–1930s)